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aquanaut · 8 July 2017, 07:04 AM

Seems to have been very organised..
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...ntral-40531744

Chewbacca · 8 July 2017, 07:10 AM

at least no injuries.

thanks for posting.

tomchicago · 8 July 2017, 07:12 AM

Here in the Chi they smash cars into high end storefronts late at night, grab stuff, and split. I get a kick out of these stories. It's a good shakeup of consumerist culture.

watchwatcher · 8 July 2017, 08:48 AM

I hope for swift justice.

hugs · 8 July 2017, 09:09 AM

I feel for the vehicle owners as well why steal cars like that to use and then burn out why not an old car.. (not wishing anyone gets their car stolen just think it's wasteful..)?

THC · 8 July 2017, 09:17 AM

Inside job for sure

sensui · 8 July 2017, 09:33 AM

Scum, hope these guys gets what's comin.

Hairdude1 · 8 July 2017, 10:50 AM

Wow. Hope they get caught

Yzord · 8 July 2017, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugs

I feel for the vehicle owners as well why steal cars like that to use and then burn out why not an old car.. (not wishing anyone gets their car stolen just think it's wasteful..)?

Audi RS's are fast cars to do your heists with and are easy to steel within 3 minutes when they have no Bearlock and OBD2 removal. Normal police cars can't keep them up. Together with the Quattro suspension 9 of 10 times they are gone.

They burn the cars for deleting DNA trace in it.

RedwoodDweller · 8 July 2017, 11:01 AM

I read the title and thought 500,000 Rolexes had been stolen.

ChuckFinlay · 8 July 2017, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Yzord

Normal police cars can't keep them up. Together with the Quattro suspension 9 of 10 times they are gone.

Pursuit policies here are more to do with tactics than top end grunt...if they get away it's usually more to do with resources.

Yzord · 8 July 2017, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckFinlay

Pursuit policies here are more to do with tactics than top end grunt...if they get away it's usually more to do with resources.

Here in Holland and Germany they use those cars to be sure they get away before cops are notified. And they manage it everytime when they are doing a wall cashmachine heist.

ChuckFinlay · 8 July 2017, 09:00 PM

In London they would still be sitting in traffic

We have a major problem with moped smash and grabs as they can disperse so easily amongst the traffic, even if they are pursued, we have to stop if they remove their crash helmets, due to risk vs reward.

brandrea · 8 July 2017, 09:06 PM

Crazy. Glad no one was hurt and I hope they get their cumupins.

uncleluck · 8 July 2017, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I hope for swift justice.

This is the UK!

If we're lucky they may get put in some snazzy prison for a few months where they'll be groomed by the inmates into Islamic extremists

Old Geezer · 8 July 2017, 09:54 PM

These types of crimes appear to be on the rise. I used to live in the Philadelphia area. The Tourneau at King of Prussia Mall got hit 2 or 3 times over the course of a few months. There was a string of similar crimes in CA not too long ago. I think they caught that bunch.
I don't think these stolen watches are being fenced for chump change so there must be a market for these watches or the crimes wouldn't be so prevalent.

Runnin' Rebel · 8 July 2017, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by uncleluck

This is the UK!

If we're lucky they may get put in some snazzy prison for a few months where they'll be groomed by the inmates into Islamic extremists

Ok, that was funny as hell. Ouch ! Ok, not funny funny but wow 😳

GradyPhilpott · 9 July 2017, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomchicago

Here in the Chi they smash cars into high end storefronts late at night, grab stuff, and split. I get a kick out of these stories. It's a good shakeup of consumerist culture.

I hope you're kidding. That's pretty twisted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedwoodDweller

I read the title and thought 500,000 Rolexes had been stolen.

Me, too. I was having trouble wrapping my head around that figure and how such a thing could be possible.

Imajedi · 10 July 2017, 01:27 AM

It cost them $100,000 in stolen car assets to get $500,000 in stolen watches. Not really very efficient criminals.

Manofsteelpt · 10 July 2017, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imajedi

It cost them $100,000 in stolen car assets to get $500,000 in stolen watches. Not really very efficient criminals.

They didn't purchase the vehicles, so, cost them nothing.

hugs · 10 July 2017, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imajedi

It cost them $100,000 in stolen car assets to get $500,000 in stolen watches. Not really very efficient criminals.

I know of a story a guy once stole an antique item we can't discuss here valued at £100,000, sawed part of it off to fit it in his jacket, and used it to rob a local store for £500 in cash, then discarded the antique.

dysondiver · 10 July 2017, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imajedi

It cost them $100,000 in stolen car assets to get $500,000 in stolen watches. Not really very efficient criminals.

they wont get 500k for the watches either

dysondiver · 10 July 2017, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugs

I know of a story a guy once stole an antique item we can't discuss here valued at £100,000, sawed part of it off to fit it in his jacket, and used it to rob a local store for £500 in cash, then discarded the antique.

think they turned it into a movie ,,,

hugs · 10 July 2017, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

think they turned it into a movie ,,,

It happened locally but I'm sure it has happened multiple times over the country criminals are stupid.

Lock Stock is a great film though

AK797 · 10 July 2017, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckFinlay

In London they would still be sitting in traffic

We have a major problem with moped smash and grabs as they can disperse so easily amongst the traffic, even if they are pursued, we have to stop if they remove their crash helmets, due to risk vs reward.

We've even had bike crew thieves drive into malls and not only the ground floor.

ChuckFinlay · 10 July 2017, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

We've even had bike crew thieves drive into malls and not only the ground floor.

Yep, used to be my favourite AD. Then all the top people left and a new lot arrived.

sea-dweller · 10 July 2017, 03:41 AM

Hoping for justice.

locutus49 · 10 July 2017, 03:58 AM

Sad. Hope they were insured. And hope the thieves get long prison sentences.

But for Rolex it is like more free advertising as it highlights the desirability of the brand.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 10 July 2017, 04:42 AM

Hope that the cops catch them.

Peter99 · 10 July 2017, 05:57 AM

[QUOTE=tomchicago;7736908]Here in the Chi they smash cars into high end storefronts late at night, grab stuff, and split. I get a kick out of these stories. It's a good shakeup of consumerist culture.[/QUOTE

It's what turns you on I suppose!

8 July 2017, 07:04 AM	#1
aquanaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 353	500k stolen Rolex watches Seems to have been very organised.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...ntral-40531744 __________________ 1995 Rolex Sea-Dweller 2010 Rolex DSSD 2014 Rolex SD4000 Sea-Dweller 2020 Rolex SD43 Sea-Dweller 2022 Rolex Datejust 41 - Blue Dial, Fluted, Oyster

8 July 2017, 10:50 AM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Wow. Hope they get caught __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

10 July 2017, 03:41 AM	#27
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Hoping for justice. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

8 July 2017, 07:10 AM	#2
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	at least no injuries. thanks for posting.

8 July 2017, 07:12 AM	#3
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Here in the Chi they smash cars into high end storefronts late at night, grab stuff, and split. I get a kick out of these stories. It's a good shakeup of consumerist culture.

8 July 2017, 08:48 AM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I hope for swift justice.

8 July 2017, 09:09 AM	#5
hugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK bad teeth etc Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 1,001	I feel for the vehicle owners as well why steal cars like that to use and then burn out why not an old car.. (not wishing anyone gets their car stolen just think it's wasteful..)?

8 July 2017, 09:17 AM	#6
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Inside job for sure

8 July 2017, 09:33 AM	#7
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Scum, hope these guys gets what's comin.

8 July 2017, 11:01 AM	#10
RedwoodDweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Bob Location: Santa Cruz, CA Watch: SD43 Posts: 200	I read the title and thought 500,000 Rolexes had been stolen.

8 July 2017, 09:00 PM	#13
ChuckFinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Watch: 116719BLRO Posts: 496	In London they would still be sitting in traffic We have a major problem with moped smash and grabs as they can disperse so easily amongst the traffic, even if they are pursued, we have to stop if they remove their crash helmets, due to risk vs reward.

8 July 2017, 09:06 PM	#14
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Crazy. Glad no one was hurt and I hope they get their cumupins.

8 July 2017, 09:54 PM	#16
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	These types of crimes appear to be on the rise. I used to live in the Philadelphia area. The Tourneau at King of Prussia Mall got hit 2 or 3 times over the course of a few months. There was a string of similar crimes in CA not too long ago. I think they caught that bunch. I don't think these stolen watches are being fenced for chump change so there must be a market for these watches or the crimes wouldn't be so prevalent.

10 July 2017, 01:27 AM	#19
Imajedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 32	It cost them $100,000 in stolen car assets to get $500,000 in stolen watches. Not really very efficient criminals.

10 July 2017, 03:58 AM	#28
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Sad. Hope they were insured. And hope the thieves get long prison sentences. But for Rolex it is like more free advertising as it highlights the desirability of the brand.

10 July 2017, 04:42 AM	#29
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,679	Hope that the cops catch them.

10 July 2017, 05:57 AM	#30
Peter99 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LN & 214270 Posts: 493	[QUOTE=tomchicago;7736908]Here in the Chi they smash cars into high end storefronts late at night, grab stuff, and split. I get a kick out of these stories. It's a good shakeup of consumerist culture.[/QUOTE It's what turns you on I suppose!

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